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Doris Roberts (I) (1925–2016)
Doris Roberts was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Ann (Meltzer) and Larry Green. She was raised in New York, and took her stepfather's surname. Roberts was a 20-year veteran of the Broadway stage before she began appearing steadily in character roles in film and on television during the 1970s. A versatile player with an inescapably "mom-like" ...
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Born:in St. Louis, Missouri, USADied:(age 90) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actress (158 credits)
Actress (158 credits)
2013-2014
Melissa & Joey
(TV Series)
Sofia
Sofia
- More Than Roommates
(2014)
... Sofia
- What Happens in Jersey...: Part 2
(2013)
... Sofia
- What Happens in Jersey...: Part 1
(2013)
... Sofia
2014
The 4 to 9ers: The Day Crew
(TV Mini-Series)
Mrs. Doyle
Mrs. Doyle
- Episode #1.4
(2014)
... Mrs. Doyle
- Episode #1.3
(2014)
... Mrs. Doyle
- Episode #1.2
(2014)
... Mrs. Doyle
2010-2011
The Middle
(TV Series)
Ms. Rinsky
Ms. Rinsky
- Back to Summer
(2011)
... Ms. Rinsky
- The Math Class
(2011)
... Ms. Rinsky
- Back to School
(2010)
... Ms. Rinsky
2011
Special Agent Oso
(TV Series)
Lena's Grandma
Lena's Grandma
- Lost and Get Found/A View to the Truth
(2011)
... Lena's Grandma (voice)
2007
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(TV Series)
Virginia Harrington
Virginia Harrington
- Privilege
(2007)
... Virginia Harrington
1996-2005
Everybody Loves Raymond
(TV Series)
Marie Barone
Marie Barone
- The Finale
(2005)
... Marie Barone
- Pat's Secret
(2005)
... Marie Barone
- The Power of No
(2005)
... Marie Barone
- Sister-In-Law
(2005)
... Marie Barone
- Tasteless Frank
(2005)
... Marie Barone
2002
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Rose de Santo
Rose de Santo
- The Bells of St. Peter's
(2002)
... Rose de Santo
1997
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
(TV Series)
Eunice / Doris
Eunice / Doris
- Watch the Watch/She Likes Me?
(1997)
... Eunice / Doris (voice)
1993-1995
Dream On
(TV Series)
Angie Pedalbee
Angie Pedalbee
- Toby's Choice
(1995)
... Angie Pedalbee
- Flight of the Pedalbee
(1995)
... Angie Pedalbee
- Significant Author
(1995)
... Angie Pedalbee
- The Book, the Thief, Her Boss and His Lover
(1993)
... Angie Pedalbee
- Reach Out and Touch Yourself
(1993)
... Angie Pedalbee
1995
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Betsy Meadows
Betsy Meadows
- Who Killed Cock-a-Doodle Dooley?
(1995)
... Betsy Meadows
1995
Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series)
Elaine Portugal
Elaine Portugal
- The Big Bingo Bamboozle
(1995)
... Elaine Portugal
1990-1994
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Mrs. Leah Colfax / Helen Owens
Mrs. Leah Colfax / Helen Owens
- The Murder Channel
(1994)
... Mrs. Leah Colfax
- Shear Madness
(1990)
... Helen Owens
1993
The Boys
(TV Series)
Doris Greenblatt
Doris Greenblatt
- The Wicker Moosehead
(1993)
... Doris Greenblatt
- Ninety-Five in the Shade
(1993)
... Doris Greenblatt
- The Writing Class
(1993)
... Doris Greenblatt
- Strike One, You're Out
(1993)
... Doris Greenblatt
- Ladies' Night
(1993)
... Doris Greenblatt
1991
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Mimi Finkelstein (segment "Yiddish")
Mimi Finkelstein (segment "Yiddish")
- The Sunset Gang
(1991)
... Mimi Finkelstein (segment "Yiddish")
1990
Blind Faith
(TV Mini-Series)
Tessie McBride
Tessie McBride
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Tessie McBride
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Tessie McBride
1983-1988
Cagney & Lacey
(TV Series)
Ida Kankel / Helen Freitas
Ida Kankel / Helen Freitas
- School Daze
(1988)
... Ida Kankel
- Jane Doe #37
(1983)
... Helen Freitas
1987
You Are the Jury
(TV Series)
Michele Loring
Michele Loring
- The State of Oregon vs. Stanley Manning
(1987)
... Michele Loring
1983-1987
Remington Steele
(TV Series)
Mildred Krebs
Mildred Krebs
- Steeled with a Kiss: Part 2
(1987)
... Mildred Krebs
- Steeled with a Kiss: Part 1
(1987)
... Mildred Krebs
- Steele Hanging in There: Part 2
(1987)
... Mildred Krebs
- Steele Hanging in There: Part 1
(1987)
... Mildred Krebs
- The Steele That Wouldn't Die: Part 2
(1987)
... Mildred Krebs
1980-1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Mrs. Bush / Harriet Stevens / Rose
Mrs. Bush / Harriet Stevens / Rose
- Ace Meets the Champ/Why Justin Can't Read/Call Me a Doctor
(1984)
... Mrs. Bush
- Gopher's Daisy/Our Son, the Lawyer/Salvaged Romance
(1983)
... Harriet Stevens
- Sergeant Bull/Friends and Lovers/Miss Mother
(1980)
... Rose
1983
Romance Theatre
(TV Series)
Maggie
Maggie
- Love in the Present Tense: Part 5
(1983)
... Maggie
- Love in the Present Tense: Part 4
(1983)
... Maggie
- Love in the Present Tense: Part 3
(1983)
... Maggie
- Love in the Present Tense: Part 2
(1983)
... Maggie
- Love in the Present Tense: Part 1
(1983)
... Maggie
1981-1982
Alice
(TV Series)
Mona Spivak
Mona Spivak
- Alice's Turkey of a Thanksgiving
(1982)
... Mona Spivak
- Alice's Big Four-Oh!
(1981)
... Mona Spivak
1981-1982
Maggie
(TV Series)
Loretta
Loretta
- Maggie the Poet
(1982)
... Loretta
- Mark's Shrink
(1982)
... Loretta
- Alienation of Affection
(1982)
... Loretta
- Marriage Encounter
(1982)
... Loretta
- Bruce's Birthday Party
(1981)
... Loretta
1980-1981
Here's Boomer
(TV Series)
Maxine / Liz Wiggins
Maxine / Liz Wiggins
- Looking Good
(1981)
... Maxine
- Tell 'Em Boomer Sent You
(1980)
... Liz Wiggins
1979-1981
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Madame Clooney / Marjorie Gibbs
Madame Clooney / Marjorie Gibbs
- Delphine/The Unkillable
(1981)
... Madame Clooney
- Goose for the Gander/The Stuntman
(1979)
... Marjorie Gibbs
1979-1980
Angie
(TV Series)
Theresa Falco
Theresa Falco
- Angie and the Doctor
(1980)
... Theresa Falco
- Angie and Joyce Go to Jail
(1980)
... Theresa Falco
- Friends in Need
(1980)
... Theresa Falco
- The Kid Down the Block
(1980)
... Theresa Falco
- The President's Coming, the President's Coming
(1980)
... Theresa Falco
1977-1980
Barney Miller
(TV Series)
Harriet Brauer / Louise Kaufmann
Harriet Brauer / Louise Kaufmann
- Agent Orange
(1980)
... Harriet Brauer
- Wojo's Girl: Part 2
(1979)
... Harriet Brauer (credit only)
- Wojo's Girl: Part 1
(1979)
... Harriet Brauer
- The Sighting
(1978)
... Harriet Brauer
- Sex Surrogate
(1977)
... Louise Kaufmann
1978
Soap
(TV Series)
Flo Flotsky
Flo Flotsky
- Episode #2.5
(1978)
... Flo Flotsky
- Episode #2.3
(1978)
... Flo Flotsky
- Episode #2.1
(1978)
... Flo Flotsky
- Episode #1.23
(1978)
... Flo Flotsky
1976
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Mrs. Strauss
Mrs. Strauss
- The Thrill Killers: Part 2
(1976)
... Mrs. Strauss
- The Thrill Killers: Part 1
(1976)
... Mrs. Strauss
1976
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
(TV Series)
Dorelda Doremus
Dorelda Doremus
- Episode #1.40
(1976)
... Dorelda Doremus (credit only)
- Episode #1.38
(1976)
... Dorelda Doremus (uncredited)
- Episode #1.37
(1976)
... Dorelda Doremus (uncredited)
1964-1965
The Doctors and the Nurses
(TV Series)
Ann Hawley / Helen Wyroski
Ann Hawley / Helen Wyroski
- The Patient Nurse
(1965)
... Ann Hawley
- Next Stop, Valhalla
(1964)
... Helen Wyroski
1962-1964
The Defenders
(TV Series)
Minna Fraylock / Marjorie Hill
Minna Fraylock / Marjorie Hill
- Claire Cheval Died in Boston
(1964)
... Minna Fraylock
- Madman: Part 1
(1962)
... Marjorie Hill
1962-1963
Naked City
(TV Series)
Miss Tresant
Miss Tresant
- Color Schemes Like Never Before
(1963)
... (uncredited)
- One of the Most Important Men in the Whole World
(1962)
... Miss Tresant
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Director (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (97 credits)
Self (97 credits)
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Archive footage (18 credits)
Archive footage (18 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage Play: The Desk Set. Comedy. Written by William Marchant. Directed by Joseph Fields. Broadhurst Theatre: 24 Oct 1955-5 July 1956 (296 performances). Cast: Dorothy Blackburn, Shirley Booth (as "Bunny Watson"), Frank Milan, Clarice Blackburn, Wayne Carson, Harry Ellerbe, Anne Marie Geyer, Mary Gildea (as "The Lady in the Blue Suit"), ... See more »Height:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Everything in life comes to an end. I've known loss. I've lost my husband, I've lost friends. When my husband died, I was devastated. See more »Trivia:
Her stepfather, whose surname she took as her own, was Chester H. Roberts, whose name is included with Ann and Doris Green in the 1940 census as "lodger". Chester and Ann Roberts operated the Z.L. Rosenfield Agency, a stenographic service catering to playwrights and actors. See more »Trademark:
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